Redesign of dlang.org

[Aleksandar Ruzicic via Digitalmars-d]

On Monday, 21 April 2014 at 12:01:09 UTC, Kagamin wrote:
> On Friday, 18 April 2014 at 20:28:07 UTC, Aleksandar Ruzicic 
> wrote:
>> I really like rust-lang.org, I was thinking of using it as a 
>> base for design but decided against it because I don't want 
>> dlang.org to be accused of ripping of rust-lang.org.
>
> This navigation layout was used for centuries in paper books. 
> Recently it was used by gcc docs and w3c docs. I personally see 
> no reason for the side bar: it's never used, just wastes space, 
> which could be used even on 2500 display and maximized browser 
> window: font can be zoomed too, then the side bar becomes a 
> nuisance, while remaining useless (the case for 
> forum.dlang.org).

Sidebar can be hidden by use of @media queries as the window 
width becomes smaller (this is something I plan to do with new 
design).


>> python.org is one of my favorite websites, they really did 
>> good job.
>
> Doesn't it use gradients and 3D effects to emphasize structural 
> elements? You use some borders too, which qualify as 
> non-content color effects, can be seen as 3D to some extent. 
> True metro style is ultimate flatness and indiscernible 
> structure, I work with such applications at work, hence my rage 
> every time I hear about modern UI.

I've said few times that this is not metro style (I work with 
metro apps daily) it's just flat (no semi-3D effect like shadows 
and gradients).